shortcut
/ˈʃɔːrtkʌt/
noun
- A quicker or more direct route than the usual one.
- The hikers found a shortcut that saved them an hour of walking.
- Using a shortcut on the highway can sometimes lead to traffic jams.
- We took a shortcut through the park to get to school faster.
- A method or action that saves time or effort, often by avoiding the usual steps.
- He tried a shortcut in the recipe by skipping the marinating step.
- Using a keyboard shortcut like Ctrl+C saves time when copying text.
- There is no shortcut to learning a new language; you must practice daily.
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verb
- To take a quicker or more direct route.
- She shortcut across the field to catch the bus.
- We shortcut through the alley to avoid the main road.
- The delivery driver often shortcuts through residential streets.
- To do something in a way that saves time or effort, often by skipping steps.
- Don't shortcut the safety checks; they are important.
- He shortcut the process by using a pre-made template.
- The company tried to shortcut the approval process, which caused errors.